Newcastle v Quins: Teams

Blaydon winger Andrew Fenby will make his full Guinness Premiership debut for the Newcastle Falcons as they host Harlequins on Sunday.

The 23-year-old accountant ran in a memorable debut try at Sale just four minutes after coming off the bench.

Fenby will now start his first Premiership game in the only change from the team that beat Sale as Danny Williams misses out due to an ankle injury.

England U20s fly-half Rob Miller is back on the bench as both Newcastle and Harlequins looking for a sixth consecutive Guinness Premiership victory.

"We have kept a settled side in recent weeks, but have been forced in to just the one change with Danny Williams carrying an ankle problem," said director of rugby, Steve Bates.

"Andrew Fenby comes in to the team after what was a very promising debut last weekend at Sale.

"He is clearly a very talented player, but by his own admission this is a big step up from National Two rugby with Blaydon. He has trained hard during the week though, and we look forward to seeing him out there for the full 80 in front of what should be a good home crowd."

Looking ahead to the fixture, Bates admitted that he is always wary of his opposite number.

"Any team coached by Dean Richards is going to be incredibly tough to break down, and from the tapes we have watched Harlequins look like a real quality outfit," he continued.

"They have threats right across the pitch, a very solid pack with pace, power and creativity in the back line. We will have to be at our very best to get any change out of them, but we carry a lot of confidence in to Sunday's game and the boys are really looking forward to testing themselves against one of the country's form teams."

Harlequins also on hot streak

Meanwhile, Harlequins will also be aiming to maintain their hot streak on Sunday, when they head up to Kingston Park.

Director of rugby, Dean Richards has opted not to tinker with the side which defeated Saracens last Saturday, making only two enforced changes in the back division.

With both Danny Care and Ugo Monye back in the England team for the clash with France, Andy Gomarsall returns at scrum-half while Tom Williams regains his place on the wing.

As a result, De Wet Barry and Junior Poluleuligaga are summoned to the bench.

Newcastle: 15 Alex Tait, 14 Andrew Fenby, 13 Jamie Noon, 12 Tane Tu'ipulotu, 11 Tim Visser, 10 Tom May, 9 Micky Young, 8 Adam Balding, 7 Brent Wilson, 6 Phil Dowson (capt), 5 Mark Sorenson, 4 Tim Swinson, 3 Carl Hayman, 2 Rob Vickers, 1 Jon Golding
Replacements: 16 Matt Thompson, 17 Micky Ward, 18 Geoff Parling, 19 Russell Winter, 20 Hall Charlton, 21 Rob Miller, 22 Steve Jones

Harlequins: 15 Mike Brown, 14 David Strettle, 13 Gonzalo Tiesi, 12 Jordan Turner-Hall, 11 Tom Williams, 10 Nick Evans, 9 Andy Gomarsall, 8 Tom Guest, 7 Will Skinner (capt), 6 Chris Robshaw, 5 George Robshaw, 4 Ollie Kohn, 3 Mike Ross, 2 Gary Botha, 1 Ceri Jones
Replacements: 16 Tani Fuga, 17 Mark Lambert, 18 Jim Evans, 19 Nick McMillan, 20 Junior Poluleuligaca, 21 Chris Malone, 22 De Wet Barry